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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.39, 36.51 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.39, 36.51 and 18.63 is: 27.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.39 : 36.51 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.39/36.51 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.39x = 36.51 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.39x = 680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.18/24.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.89

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